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No Benefits for Migrants Injured While Riding in Bus Provided by Prospective Employer
A Louisiana appellate court upheld the dismissal of the workers’ compensation claims by three migrant workers for injuries they suffered while traveling on a bus provided by their prospective employer…
Diabetic With Partially Amputated Leg Gets Award of TTD, Fees, Costs, More
A Louisiana appellate court upheld an award of benefits, penalties, attorney fees and costs to a diabetic worker who had to have his leg partially amputated after an on-the-job injury…
Worker’s Decision to Have Surgery Moots Dispute Over Imaging Study
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a worker’s decision to proceed with surgery without an imaging study rendered moot her challenge to a denial of authorization for the imaging. Case: Turner…
Contractor Fined $437,581 for Fatal Trench Collapse
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries fined AAA Contractors $437,581 for safety violations following its investigation of a fatal trench collapse. Surjit Gill, 36, was killed Sept. 7 when the…
Back Patients Report Lower Function Despite Physical Therapy
Injured workers with low back pain whose injuries are covered by workers' compensation reported the lowest improvement in function following physical therapy compared to patients covered by all other payment systems, according to study…
Presumptions Proposed for San Diego Boat Safety Officers
California lawmakers appear poised to deliberate whether to extend to full-time members of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s boating safety unit the same presumptions afforded to firefighters and law enforcement. At…
Senate Confirms Blissenbach as Commissioner of Labor and Industry
The Minnesota Senate on Monday confirmed the appointment of Nicole Blissenbach as commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry. Nicole Blissenbach Blissenbach joined the department in June 2019 and has…
Governor Appoints Efi James as Arbitrator
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed Efi James to serve as an arbitrator on the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission starting March 1. James is currently with the law firm of Karchmar &…
Nurse With Limited Ability to Sit, Stand, Gets Award pf PTD Benefits
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits for a nurse whose back injury required that she spend the vast majority of her day laying…
Bill Would Revise Third-Party Liability Standards
Rhode Island lawmakers have filed legislation that would amend provisions in the state’s workers compensation’ law in cases involving third-party liability. House Bill 5508, introduced Friday, addresses cases in which…
Carrier Didn’t Breach Terms of Settlement by Challenging Worker’s Claim of Additional Injuries
A Texas appellate court upheld a finding that an insurance carrier did not breach the terms of its settlement with a worker by contesting his claim of later-developed, causally-related injuries. Case:…
DIR Holding Workshop on Lump Sum Rules
The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations is holding a workshop Feb. 27 on proposed rules allowing lump sum payments for some injured workers permanently disabled on or after July 1,…